glorious at the right hand of Thy Father in heaven, and there interceding for me, yet art verily present in this Sacrament, my Nourishment on earth. O most loving Jesu, Who in this Sacrament hast left me a pledge of future glory, I hope, through the merits of Thy death and passion, to behold Thee face to face in heaven. O Jesu, Cause of our glorious resurrection, I hope, through the virtue of this divine Food, wherewith Thou nourishest me, to rise glorious into life eternal. I love Thee, O Jesu, Who art perfect charity, Who in Thine essence, art true God and true Man, in Whom are hid the treasures of the Godhead, and all the fulness of grace which descends to us upon this earth. I love Thee, dear Jesus, Who, for love of mr, hast made Thyself like unto me; kindle within me the flame of sacred love which Thou didst bring from heaven, that, loving Thee, I may grow into Thy likeness. I love Thee, O divine Jesu, my Lord and Master, because Thou hast redeemed and freed me, poor slave of sin, with Thy all-precious Blood. Oh, of Thy sweet mercy, grant that I may enjoy the full fruit of Thy redemption. I Acts of Worship. WORSHIP Thee, O living Bread, descended from heaven for my spiritual food; give me grace worthily to receive Thee in life and in death. I worship Thee, divine Food of the strong strengthen my weakness, that I may ever be constant and faithful to Thy love. I worship Thee, O my Jesus, hidden beneath the Sacramental veils; let my life be hidden, with Thee, in God. I worship Thee, great God, Who art the only Way; make me ever to walk in the path of Thy commandments, and after Thy shining example, that so I may arrive at eternal salvation. I worship Thee, O Jesu, true and spiritual Life of all who love Thee; give me grace to die to myself, and to live to Thee alone, Who didst die for the love of me. I worship Thee, my dear Redeemer, Truth unspeakable; enliven, I beseech Thee, and increase my faith, that it may be fruitful in good works. I worship Thee, O Jesu, divine Light of the world; shine upon my mind, that, knowing, I may love Thee, and may come to enjoy Thee eternally in heaven. I worship Thee, divine and loving Shepherd; draw to Thyself this wounded sheep, that it may never more leave Thy fold, to fall into the power of the infernal wolf. I worship Thee, divine Lamb, Who for the sins of the world, didst give Thyself to be slain; grant that I may bear all my sufferings patiently for Thy sake, in satisfaction for my sins. I worship Thee, O Jesu, King of glory, Judge of the quick and the dead; make me on earth so to fear Thy justice, that in heaven I may eternally sing Thy mercy. I. Acts of Thanksgiving. THANK Thee, O Divine Redeemer, that, not content with having for our sakes come upon the earth, Thou hast instituted this adorable Sacrament, that therein Thou mightest remain with us unto the end of the world. I thank Thee, O giorious Jesu, that Thou dost veil, beneath the forms of bread and wine, Thine infinite Majesty and beauty, which Thine Angels delight to behold, that so I might have courage to approach the throne of Thy mercy. I thank Thee, O Jesu most loving, that, having made Thyself my Food, Thou dost enter within this body, which, alas! has too often deserved to be visited with Thy anger. I thank Thee, my dear Saviour, that in this unspeakable Mystery Thou unitest me to Thyself with so much love, that I therein live in Thee, and Thou in me. I thank Thee, O my Jesus, that, giving Thyself to me in this blessed Sacrament, Thou hast so enriched it with the treasures of Thy love that Thou hast not, Thou canst not, Thou knowest not, what greater gift to give me. I thank Thee, O my good Jesus, that not only Thou art become my Food, but also in the Blessed Sacrament offerest Thyself a continual Sacrifice for my salvation to Thy eternal Father. I thank Thee, Divine Priest, for that every day Thou dost offer Thyself upon our Altars, in worship and homage to the most Blessed Trinity, and dost supply for our poor and miserable worship. I thank Thee, O my Saviour, because, continuing in this daily sacrifice the very sacrifice of the Cross offered on Calvary, Thou dost satisfy the divine justice for us miserable sinners. I thank Thee, O Jesu, that Thou hast become the priceless Victim, to merit for me the fulness of heavenly favours. Awaken in me such trust that their abundance may ever more and more descend upon my soul. I thank Thee, my loving Saviour, that Thou art offered in thanksgiving to God for all His benefits, spiritual and temporal, which He has bestowed upon me, and which I yet hope to receive. Three final Aspirations. JESU divine Head of Thy Spouse the Church, have mercy upon all bishops and pastors, and shed upon them thy Holy Spirit, that they may maintain Thy holy faith pure and untouched, and may spread over the whole world the light of thy Catholic truth. O Jesu, King of kings, mercifully behold our princes, and those in authority; pour into them the spirit of Thy divine wisdom, mercy, and justice, so that they may at last enter with Thee into thy heavenly kingdom. O Jesu, all merciful, triumph, I beseech Thee, over the malice and hardness of all who obstinately offend Thee, so that, gaining Thy grace in this world, they may become worthy of the glory of thy heavenly Paradise for all eternity. Amen. THE LOVE OF THE SACRED HEART. FROM time's false dreams I fee While Angels guide my feet, To the Sacred Altar-throne Softly the tapers gleam, Long have I waited here, And, though thou heed'st not Me, Beats ever on for thee. In the womb of Mary meek, It lived, loved, broke for me. Thou waitest and pleadest here, O veiled and wondrous Son! O love of the Sacred Heart! Amen. Litanies. LITANY OF THE MOST HOLY (Sunday.) LORD, have mercy upon us: Christ, have mercy upon us: Lord, have mercy upon us. Jesus, hear us: Jesus, graciously hear us. O God the Father, of Heaven, O God the Son, Redeemer of the world, O Holy Trinity, one God, Jesus, Son of the living God, Jesus, Brightness of everlasting Light, us. Have mercy upor |